Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, August 24, 2007
Merlin Wing Bandage
A couple of days ago, a Merlin arrived with a hurt wing.
Checking the extent of the damage.
Hopefully this Merlin will fly again someday, but we are not sure.
Two tiny gold finches (orphans) arrived as well. Gold finches are always tiny, when first born they are about the only about the size of a nickel!
Checking the extent of the damage.
Hopefully this Merlin will fly again someday, but we are not sure.Two tiny gold finches (orphans) arrived as well. Gold finches are always tiny, when first born they are about the only about the size of a nickel!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Busy Weekend
Over the weekend we had four arrivals. This buteo hawk with a hurt chest was very photogenic.
It is important that we patch him up soon, so he can catch up with friends to migrate south. The picture below, taken from an environment Canada site, depicts the mass migration of broad-winged hawks every fall.
Pam guessed that this raccoon has distemper, a respiratory ailment. Barry noted when he first observed these pictures that the raccoon's eyes were looked sunken, indicating dehydration. It doesn't look good for this fellow.
This is a cedar waxwing. Right now she can't fly because of a hurt wing, but she should be fine eventually.
This bobcat was found orphaned on the side of the road in Sackville.
He's cute, but very wild. You wouldn't want to cuddle this little guy.
It is important that we patch him up soon, so he can catch up with friends to migrate south. The picture below, taken from an environment Canada site, depicts the mass migration of broad-winged hawks every fall.
Pam guessed that this raccoon has distemper, a respiratory ailment. Barry noted when he first observed these pictures that the raccoon's eyes were looked sunken, indicating dehydration. It doesn't look good for this fellow.
This is a cedar waxwing. Right now she can't fly because of a hurt wing, but she should be fine eventually.
This bobcat was found orphaned on the side of the road in Sackville.
He's cute, but very wild. You wouldn't want to cuddle this little guy.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Another Baby Hare Arrives
Late last week, a hare arrived.
He looks quite snug, doesn't he? Many times people find baby hares in the wild and try to rescue them. This is usually a bad idea; often these little creatures can't take the stress of being handled and moved around, and don't survive. Even at the AWI we have had bad luck with baby hares this year.
Meanwhile our mallard ducklings have made remarkable progress.
Below is a picture taken on July 24th, less than a month ago, back when these two ducks were just fuzzy little ducklings.
He looks quite snug, doesn't he? Many times people find baby hares in the wild and try to rescue them. This is usually a bad idea; often these little creatures can't take the stress of being handled and moved around, and don't survive. Even at the AWI we have had bad luck with baby hares this year.
Meanwhile our mallard ducklings have made remarkable progress.
Below is a picture taken on July 24th, less than a month ago, back when these two ducks were just fuzzy little ducklings.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Maturing Animals
After the recent raccoon release, we now have room to move some of the older raccoons into more spacious enclosures without fearing that they will hurt themselves.
Its hard to believe that just a couple of months ago these agile little fellows were barely able to walk.
Meanwhile, our little robin is strong enough to jump out of her cage for food.
Its hard to believe that just a couple of months ago these agile little fellows were barely able to walk.Meanwhile, our little robin is strong enough to jump out of her cage for food.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Birds at the AWI
After perusing this blog, I concluded that we didn't have enough pictures of our winged visitors. This great horned owl has been here for quite some time, and is missing his left eye.
From these pictures it is difficult to see the distinguishing "horns."He doesn't like visitors very much, so we try not to bother him.
Although this barred owl has a spacious area all to his own in our largest aviary, he is unable to make use of it. If you look at the picture closely you will notice that his right wing is visibly absent.
The owl below wouldn't stay in the light long enough for a decent photo, but I did manage to catch him in flight. His eye injury doesn't seem to be hindering his flying ability, although we are still unsure if he will be able to hunt.
This eagle is probably about three years old. She suffered a collision (probably with a power line, or something like that) and damaged her wing. Right now she can't fly, but we are hopeful that she will recover.
These two barred owls came in as orphans, and we raised them to adulthood. Hopefully we can release them soon.
And last but not least, a sharp-shinned hawk, also initially orphaned.
From these pictures it is difficult to see the distinguishing "horns."He doesn't like visitors very much, so we try not to bother him.
Although this barred owl has a spacious area all to his own in our largest aviary, he is unable to make use of it. If you look at the picture closely you will notice that his right wing is visibly absent.
The owl below wouldn't stay in the light long enough for a decent photo, but I did manage to catch him in flight. His eye injury doesn't seem to be hindering his flying ability, although we are still unsure if he will be able to hunt.
This eagle is probably about three years old. She suffered a collision (probably with a power line, or something like that) and damaged her wing. Right now she can't fly, but we are hopeful that she will recover.
These two barred owls came in as orphans, and we raised them to adulthood. Hopefully we can release them soon.
And last but not least, a sharp-shinned hawk, also initially orphaned.
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